Re: CCIE Security passed!

Well done! Awesome job!

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Marko Milivojevic - CCIE #18427 (SP R&S)
Senior CCIE Instructor / Managing Partner - IPexpert
On Sat, Apr 27, 2013 at 9:03 PM, Jay McMickle <jay.mcmickle_at_yahoo.com>wrote:
> I successfully picked up my CCIE Security today.
>
> I completed my CCIE in R/S May 2012 and tried Security IE (blueprint 3) in
> Oct 2012 but was unsuccessful. I waited for multiple vendors to come out
> with version 4 materials, of which Narbik seemed to have the best and most
> complete set.
>
> I didn't have much time to go through them, but felt strong that I was
> ready and went back for version 4. WRONG!
>
> After feeling a but more defeated, I went through Narbik's workbooks, a
> little of IPExpert's materials (as they are releasing only in pieces), and
> caught a few INE video sessions.
>
> I went back yesterday to visit again for my 3rd Security IE attempt and
> won!
>
> So, am I done? Yes! I plan to finish my  College degree and enjoy my kids
> and family! Maybe even a nap or two on the weekend! It's been a few years
> since I napped instead of labbing.
>
> I'm looking forward to going bed at normal times and not needing a Red
> Bull or Monster to stay up until 1am to lab prep! Ahhhhh!
>
> A big shot out to God. Without Him in my corner to lean on, I would not
> have persevered through this. NEVER give up on your dreams!  Being a double
> CCIE was mine. 2 CCIE's in just under a year, at that.
>
> Happy labbing. Cheers!
>
> Regards,
> Jay McMickle CCIEx2 #35355 (R/S,Sec)
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
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